margarite Meaning & Definition
What Does Margarite Mean?
As a noun, margarite means pearl.
Margarite Definition (Noun)
- pearl
Noun
- A calcium-rich member of the mica group of phyllosilicates, forming white to pinkish or yellowish-gray masses or thin laminae.
Synonyms of Margarite
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Margarite synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
margarite (countable and uncountable, plural margarites)
Origin of Margarite
Origin 1: From Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs, “a pearl”). Doublet of Margaret (and various forms, q.v.), margarita, Margherita, and marguerite.
Origin 2: From Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs, “a pearl”) + -ite. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.